The Kawasaki Z250FT was a popular motorcycle model made between 1982 and 1983. It featured a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 248cc, which produced a maximum power of 27hp at 10000rpm and maximum torque of 20.6 Nm at 8500rpm. The engine was cooled by air and had a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The motorcycle had a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of air-assisted telescopic forks while the rear suspension was spring preload adjustable. The front brake was a single disc while the rear brake was a drum. The motorcycle had 3.00-18 front and 3.50-18 rear tyres. It had a dry weight of 153kg and a wet weight of 167kg. The fuel capacity was 13.5 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 250FT
| Year | 1982 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 55 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm / 21 kgf-m /15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks, |
| Rear Suspension | Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
